Call it an oxymoron or a contradiction in terms, but we really cannot ignore the genre designation 'modern classical'. It gets even crazier when we encounter the music of classically trained, but progressive composers in places where usually only pop music or jazz is listened to. Composers such as Ólafur Arnalds, Peter Broderick and Nils Frahm are actually at home in all markets and are therefore
… admired by a diverse audience. Sebastian Plano can be added to this list. Just like his colleagues, this cellist from Argentina creates dreamy soundscapes in which classical instrumentation is accompanied by electronics. Plano mentions Vangelis, Sigur Rós and Miles Davis as influences and sees no difference in playing a piano as programming on a laptop. His cross-genre music is somewhat reminiscent of Devotchka's soundtrack for Little Miss Sunshine (2006). This also has to do with Plano's love for the bandoneon, one of his most characteristic features. Another is his use of musique concrète-like percussion. Impetus is therefore a quirky record that has everything it takes to grow into a timeless classic. (JE)more
